Brian Carralejo

Development Engineer

Development Engineer with over 30 years experience in Semiconductor Industry and Research (including experience in SEM, FIB, MBE, HVPE, and MOCVD). Responsible for lab equipment management, working with Facilities to design new laboratories and upgrade lab spaces, and working with UCSB Environmental Health and Safety and the County Fire Marshal to comply with all safety regulations for research facilities.

Dan Cohen, PhD

Research Advisor

Research Advisor with several decades of experience inventing and developing InP and GaN based laser diodes and photonic integrated circuits for communication, biochemical sensing, data storage, solid state lighting, displays and LIDAR. Expertise includes device design, fabrication, testing and analysis. Recent projects have included high power and high efficiency lasers, VCSELs, and ultraviolet lasers.

Nicole Dinh

Office Assistant

SSLEEC Student Assistant

Michael Iza

Principal Development Engineer

Principal Development Engineer responsible for SSLEEC's MOCVD lab. Recent projects focus on development of novel nitride based devices and materials for applications in solid state lighting. Responsibilities include supervision of MOCVD equipment and facilities as well as all safety and training requirements.

Stacia Keller, PhD

Principal Development Engineer

Principal Development Engineer responsible for the Veeco MOCVD equipment. Research interests include crystal growth and characterization of group-III nitrides, as well as nitride based electronic and opto-electronic devices.

Brenda McGowan (she/her/hers)

Business Officer, SSLEEC

Oversees and manages all center operations and finance. Provides direction and support to faculty, researchers, and staff regarding space, budget, equipment, lab renovation, student affairs, facilities management, and special projects.

Fukiko Miyazaki

Financial Coordinator

Provides financial and administrative support for the SSLEEC/Materials faculty, researchers, and staff. Key contact for Gateway Purchasing and Concur Travel and Entertainment.

Tara Owens

Financial Manager, Materials

Oversees and manages the financial operations of the Materials Engineering department. Provides guidance and oversight for SSLEEC management.

Yukina Warner

Corporate Affiliates and Patent Officer

Corporate relations, patent processing, and event management

David E. Whitlatch

Development Engineer

Development Engineer responsible for the maintenance and repair of MOCVD equipment. Maintains peripheral equipment, gas systems, and lab inventories.